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• U.S. lettuce, cauliflower products recalled in Canada

  16-12-2018 23:55 via CTV News Barrie
  Health Canada is recalling certain U.S. cauliflower, red and green lettuce products which were sold in several provinces including Ontario, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and New Brunswick.
  
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• Ontario government cuts millions of dollars in student programming

  16-12-2018 20:07 via CTV News Barrie
  TORONTO -- The Ontario government says it is slashing millions of dollars in funding for programs that are aimed at providing students with extra skills and support.
  
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• Orangeville`s Chain of Office returned to rightful owner - CTV News

  16-12-2018 01:18 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Orangeville`s Chain of Office returned to rightful owner  CTV NewsAfter missing for almost a month, the Chain of Office - a symbol of civic leadership - is finally back where it belongs, in the hands of the newly elected Mayor of ...
  
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• Orangeville`s Chain of Office returned to rightful owner

  16-12-2018 01:18 via CTV News Barrie
  After missing for almost a month, the Chain of Office - a symbol of civic leadership - is finally back where it belongs, in the hands of the newly elected Mayor of Orangeville.
  
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• 'It's an inside job': Orangeville's chain of office anonymously returned

  16-12-2018 01:18 via CTV News Barrie
  After missing for almost a month, the mayoral chain of office, a symbol of civic leadership, is finally back where it belongs, in the hands of the newly-elected Mayor of Orangeville.
  
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• Controversial Ontario police commissioner appointment delayed for investigation - CTV News

  15-12-2018 21:02 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Controversial Ontario police commissioner appointment delayed for investigation  CTV NewsTORONTO -- The Ontario government says it is delaying the appointment of the man set to become the province's top cop until an investigation into allegations ...
  
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• Controversial Ontario police commissioner appointment delayed for investigation

  15-12-2018 21:02 via CTV News Barrie
  TORONTO -- The Ontario government says it is delaying the appointment of the man set to become the province's top cop until an investigation into allegations of political interference in the hiring process is complete.
  
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• Man facing charges after drugs are seized from Ontario hotel room

  15-12-2018 20:46 via CTV News Barrie
  BRACEBRIDGE, Ont. -- Provincial police say a Toronto man is facing charges after officers seized drugs and cash from the Bracebridge, Ont., hotel room he was staying in on Friday.
  
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• Early morning fire destroys 100 year old farmhouse - CTV News

  15-12-2018 20:39 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Early morning fire destroys 100 year old farmhouse  CTV NewsA century-old farmhouse was destroyed by a fire in Huntsville early Saturday morning.
  
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• Early morning fire destroys 100 year old farmhouse

  15-12-2018 20:39 via CTV News Barrie
  A century-old farmhouse was destroyed by a fire in Huntsville early Saturday morning.
  
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• Watch for #BarriePolice members at Barrie Costco today and next Saturday, December 22. We’ll be collecting for the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  15-12-2018 19:06 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  Watch for #BarriePolice members at Barrie Costco today and next Saturday, December 22. We’ll be collecting for the… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• PC Ed Sanchuk is a true leader in his community and a great example that others can learn from. His non-stop approa… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  15-12-2018 16:39 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  PC Ed Sanchuk is a true leader in his community and a great example that others can learn from. His non-stop approa… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Alliston plant receives $26M investment ensuring job security - CTV News

  15-12-2018 00:18 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Alliston plant receives $26M investment ensuring job security  CTV NewsBaxter Canada has invested $26-million into the Alliston facility ensuring the local plant is here to stay.
  
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• Alliston plant receives $26M investment ensuring job security

  15-12-2018 00:18 via CTV News Barrie
  Baxter Canada has invested $26-million into the Alliston facility ensuring the local plant is here to stay.
  
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• Barrie woman helps world's girls through puberty with dignity - Simcoe.com

  15-12-2018 00:10 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Barrie woman helps world's girls through puberty with dignity  Simcoe.comAfter getting over her own fears of talking about the Days for Girls project, Ann Cavanaugh now works tirelessly for the cause.
  
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• Harsher fines for distracted driving coming into effect - CTV News

  14-12-2018 23:59 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Harsher fines for distracted driving coming into effect  CTV NewsNew changes will come into effect on January 1 for distracted driving laws meaning Ontarians will ring in the New Year with harsher penalties.
  
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• Harsher fines for distracted driving coming into effect

  14-12-2018 23:59 via CTV News Barrie
  New changes will come into effect on January 1 for distracted driving laws meaning Ontarians will ring in the New Year with harsher penalties.
  
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• Bill 66: What it means for the greenbelt - CTV News

  14-12-2018 23:47 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Bill 66: What it means for the greenbelt  CTV NewsStriking a balance between the necessity of clean water and the need for a healthy economy has never been more daunting for municipal leaders in Ontario.
  
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• Bill 66: What it means for the greenbelt

  14-12-2018 23:47 via CTV News Barrie
  Striking a balance between the necessity of clean water and the need for a healthy economy has never been more daunting for municipal leaders in Ontario.
  
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• OPP commissioner asks court to force investigation into successor's hiring

  14-12-2018 23:07 via CTV News Barrie
  The acting Ontario Provincial Police commissioner is asking the courts to order the ombudsman to investigate the recent appointment of his successor.
  
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• Province wants feedback on making alcohol sales more convenient

  14-12-2018 22:36 via CTV News Barrie
  The Ontario government wants public feedback on the idea of expanding where alcohol is sold.
  
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• Ford government opts for 'phased approach' to allow privately run pot shops

  14-12-2018 21:40 via CTV News Barrie
  Hours after city councils in Toronto and Ottawa voted to allow privately run retail pot shops to open next year, the Ontario government released a statement last night saying it will take a "phased approach" to introducing retail cannabis stores.
  
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• Christina Aguilera Casino Rama concert cancelled - CTV News

  14-12-2018 21:22 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Christina Aguilera Casino Rama concert cancelled  CTV NewsPop superstar Christina Aguilera won't be performing at Casino Rama after all, on Friday the casino announced the performance is officially cancelled.
  
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• Christina Aguilera Casino Rama concert cancelled

  14-12-2018 21:22 via CTV News Barrie
  Pop superstar Christina Aguilera won’t be performing at Casino Rama after all, on Friday the casino announced the performance is officially cancelled.
  
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• Tay Township's Deputy Mayor dies - CTV News

  14-12-2018 19:12 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Tay Township's Deputy Mayor dies  CTV NewsTay Township is mourning the passing of its newly elected Deputy Mayor Jim Crawford in his home.
  
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• Tay Township's Deputy Mayor dies

  14-12-2018 19:12 via CTV News Barrie
  Tay Township is mourning the passing of its newly elected Deputy Mayor Jim Crawford in his home.
  
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• Lower-than-expected parcel volumes helping cut into backlog, says Canada Post

  14-12-2018 18:20 via CTV News Barrie
  With a little over a week before Christmas, Canada Post says it is starting to catch up on parcel deliveries that have been delayed by rotating strikes over the past two months.
  
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• Ford government prepared to force power workers back to work in case of strike

  14-12-2018 18:15 via CTV News Barrie
  A source with the Ontario government says the Progressive Conservatives are prepared to recall the legislature to table back-to-work legislation to end a potential strike by power workers that could lead to outages.
  
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• Looking for owner of large wad of cash

  14-12-2018 17:58 via CTV News Barrie
  Dufferin OPP is hoping to find the rightful owner of a large wad of cash that was found and turned in by a Good Samaritan at the Hockley Valley Tree Farm nearly a week ago.
  
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• Dozens of bomb threat hoaxes made across Canada, U.S.: police

  14-12-2018 17:45 via CTV News Barrie
  Provincial police are investigating dozens of bomb threats that were received across Ontario on Thursday that targeted schools, government offices, and several businesses.
  
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• Barrie Colts’ Ryan Suzuki selected to play in Top Prospects Game - Global News

  14-12-2018 16:31 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Barrie Colts’ Ryan Suzuki selected to play in Top Prospects Game  Global NewsBarrie Colt Ryan Suzuki has been selected to play in the 2019 Sherwin-Williams CHL/NHL Top Prospects Game.
  
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• Walk-in weed: New clinics will prescribe medical marijuana - CTV News

  14-12-2018 00:21 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Walk-in weed: New clinics will prescribe medical marijuana  CTV NewsBarrie will soon have two new, fully-functioning family-style walk-in clinics with a more progressive stance on prescribing medical marijuana.
  
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• Walk-in weed: New clinics will prescribe medical marijuana

  14-12-2018 00:21 via CTV News Barrie
  Barrie will soon have two new, fully-functioning family-style walk-in clinics with a more progressive stance on prescribing medical marijuana.
  
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• Police seek suspect after winter jackets, pants reported stolen from business in Barrie

  14-12-2018 00:03 via globalnews.ca
  Police are searching for a suspect after $1,300 worth of winter outerwear was reported stolen from a sporting goods store in Barrie's south end.
  
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• College of Midwives says government has cut funding after 25 years

  13-12-2018 23:54 via CTV News Barrie
  The organization that regulates midwives in Ontario says the provincial government has axed its funding, forcing it to consider cost-cutting measures of its own.
  
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• Driver loses control, smashes into Barrie dealership lot - CTV News

  13-12-2018 23:20 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Driver loses control, smashes into Barrie dealership lot  CTV NewsOne man was taken to hospital after police say his vehicle lost control in Barrie on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• Driver loses control, smashes into Barrie dealership lot

  13-12-2018 23:20 via CTV News Barrie
  One man was taken to hospital after police say his vehicle lost control in Barrie on Thursday afternoon.
  
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• 'Way, way, way too far': Barrie mayor speaks out against Ontario's Bill 66 - Simcoe.com

  13-12-2018 23:16 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  'Way, way, way too far': Barrie mayor speaks out against Ontario's Bill 66  Simcoe.comProposed legislation aims to cut red tape but grants municipalities the ability to bypass some environmental regulations.
  
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• Donations and drivers needed for Midland service

  13-12-2018 23:05 via CTV News Barrie
  The demand for a Midland transportation service has increased, and now the non-profit driving program needs to raise funds to expand, or risk leaving some behind.
  
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• Soldiers carry out mission at Sick Kids

  13-12-2018 22:24 via CTV News Barrie
  Operation HO HO HO makes deliveries at the Hospital for Sick Kids on Thursday.
  
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• Barrie police special constable suspended from duty

  13-12-2018 21:53 via globalnews.ca
  Police say the constable was suspended without pay after he was arrested and charged by another police service in relation to an off-duty incident that occurred on Dec. 8.
  
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• Barrie Special Constable arrested and charged while off-duty - CTV News

  13-12-2018 21:13 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Barrie Special Constable arrested and charged while off-duty  CTV NewsA Special Constable with the Barrie Police has been suspended from duty without pay after he was arrested and charged by Peel Regional Police.
  
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• Barrie Special Constable arrested and charged while off-duty

  13-12-2018 21:13 via CTV News Barrie
  A Special Constable with the Barrie Police has been suspended from duty without pay after he was arrested and charged by Peel Regional Police.
  
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• Barrie officer arrested and charged while off-duty

  13-12-2018 21:13 via CTV News Barrie
  A Special Constable with the Barrie Police has been suspended from duty without pay after he was arrested and charged by another police service.
  
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• Great job Records Unit! 👍 The #BarriePolice Records Unit collected toys and gifts for their family and youth sponso… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  13-12-2018 20:45 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  Great job Records Unit! 👍 The #BarriePolice Records Unit collected toys and gifts for their family and youth sponso… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Barrie Police are looking to identify a man who stole more than $1,300 worth of winter outerwear from a south-end B… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  13-12-2018 19:47 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  Barrie Police are looking to identify a man who stole more than $1,300 worth of winter outerwear from a south-end B… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Barrie Police Special Constable suspended from duty without pay. For additional information, please see:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  13-12-2018 19:17 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  Barrie Police Special Constable suspended from duty without pay. For additional information, please see:… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• REMINDER Barrie Police will be hosting a Patroller Dance on Friday Dec. 14, 2018 from 7:30-10p.m. at Terry Fox E.S.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

  13-12-2018 19:14 via Barrie Police @BarriePolice
  REMINDER Barrie Police will be hosting a Patroller Dance on Friday Dec. 14, 2018 from 7:30-10p.m. at Terry Fox E.S.… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…
  
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• Tampon recall in Canada and U.S. - CTV News

  13-12-2018 19:04 via "allintitle:Barrie" - Google News
  Tampon recall in Canada and U.S.  CTV NewsTampons that are reported to have broken apart and left pieces inside users' bodies are being recalled across Canada and the U.S..
  
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